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Giv’er Miramichi Christmas Coloring Page and Word Search
The following Christmas Coloring Page and Word Search were first featured in the 2020 Giv'er Miramichi Magazine's Christmas Issue. Local artist, Laura Lea Comeau of Derby, sent us this hand-drawn Christmas colouring page to share with all of you, to print and colour. You can view her artwork at www.lauracomeauart.ca and www.facebook.com/LauraComeauArt To...
New Brunswick Aviation Museum – Preserving Our Aviation History
The NB Aviation Museum is home to the largest collection of RCAF Golden Hawks memorabilia in Canada. The legendary aerobatic team was formed at RCAF Station Chatham, New Brunswick in 1959 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of powered flight in Canada and the 35th anniversary of the RCAF. Did someone...
Peter Powning: A Retrospective Virtual Book Launch
Celebrating the launch of Peter Powning: A Retrospective!Join us Sunday, December 20, for an afternoon of art and conversion with artist Peter Powning and award-winning art historian, John Leroux. The event will stream live on Youtube and feature a presentation and Q&A period.Peter Powning is simultaneously referred to as a...
Miramichi Salmon Blog – Winter Begins
Mahoney Brook camp 12/7/2020 photo Jason Curtis The activity, including the just plain chatter, that normally accompanies Miramichi fall salmon fishing was the quietest during 2020 that I can remember. Certainly a lot of that has to do with Covid and the lack of non-resident anglers. Normally the fly...
12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt with Downtown Newcastle
Have you heard about the scavenger hunt? On Saturday, December 19th, there will be a 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt going on in Downtowns Newcastle!How to Play: On Saturday morning, pick up your scavenger hunt list at either the Newcastle Jean Coutu or Dickison's Pharmasave. Then spend the day...
Upcoming Christmas Bird Counts in the Miramichi Region
Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs) will take place all over North America from December 14 – January 5. The goal of the CBC is to find and identify as many birds as possible in 24 hours within a 24 km diameter circle. Some participants choose to watch birds at their backyard...
Giv’er Miramichi Clothing
Giv'er Miramichi is pleased to announce a new line of "Giv'er on the River" clothing. Choose from a selection of ball caps, toques, men's & ladies t-shirts and hoodies, in a variety of colours. Order online at: https://shop.givermiramichi.com Why Giv'er? Giv'er! You've probably heard this word yelled out, usually with...
Eco Friendly Green Christmas Ideas
Here’s a list of ways in which to put some green into the upcoming Christmas season. DECORATING For your Christmas tree, you have a couple options. If you already have a synthetic tree, then stick with it. Don’t buy a new one. Artificial trees have a terrible impact on the environment (the products...
Christmas Origins
Ever wonder the origin of one your favorite Christmas treats, decorations or things came to be? Here is a Giv'er Miramichi post featuring a variety of short Christmas Origins of how some of your favorite Christmas treats, decorations! Egg Nog Eggnog became tied to the holidays when the drink hopped...
Christmas Light Tunnel
From Wednesday, December 16th to Sunday, December 20th, come out to The Point Church - Miramichi Site, 582 King George Highway for a Christmas Light Tunnel Event! Everyone is welcome of all ages to come walk through this 100 foot outdoor tunnel consisting of: 30+ Decorated Trees Over 22,000 Christmas...
Robert Ross Releases Two Country Music Videos
Hi, I'm from Barryville on the Miramichi. I've entertained at Ritchie Wharf and have had an article in Giver in 2018 when I released my Album "It's Never Too Late".I live in Cairns, Australia now but my heart is always on the Miramichi. I hope to be home in Summer...
Holiday and Christmas Traditions
The Holiday and Christmas Season is here! Along the Mighty Miramichi region, there are many cultures and traditions for the holidays, and we'd love to hear what yours are!Different families celebrate in a variety of ways depending on their cultural heritage and traditions passed down through generations or something new...
Stay & Play – Staycation Draw Night
The Miramichi SPCA & Operation Kind Kids have teamed up to create this amazing Staycation Draw! Helping two worthy non-profits at once - you can't go wrong!Ticket Price: $25Draw Date: January 15th, 2021*TEN PRIZES INCLUDED IN THIS DRAW* and this will be held at Mike's Bar and Grill, 484 King...